An introduction to poetry

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course is an introduction to poetry and an exploration of how the poet shapes our response.
Teacher explanation, group discussion,dvd and recordings.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Understand the use of metaphor / simile/ alliteration in poetry.
- Discuss the role of rhyme and rhythm in poetry.
- Read and discuss poetry with more confidence.

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Subjects

  • Poetry

Course programme

A range of poetry from the last 400 years will be discussed (although emphasis will be on modern poetry). You will
look at the ways poets shape our response through imagery, structure, form, rhyme, rhythm and tone.

Photocopies will be given. Bring a pen and paper. Check our prospectus for Literature and Drama courses or look on our website under History, Culture and Writing at General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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